Office Machine Operators, Except Computer pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,730 or more. The middle half of office machine operators (except computer) in Albuquerque earn between $35,140 and $67,730.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $36KMedian
- $68K75th
- $68K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,790 | $3,816 | $22.01 |
| Median | $35,690 | $2,974 | $17.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,140 | $2,928 | $16.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,730 | $5,644 | $32.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Office machine operators (except computer) in Albuquerque earn 13% more than the New Mexico average ($40,430) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($43,220). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $40,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $45,790 | $35,690 | $30,010 | $67,730 | 80 |
| New Mexico | $40,430 | $35,140 | $29,120 | $67,730 | 160 |
| United States | $43,220 | $40,960 | $31,750 | $57,960 | 25,130 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $45,790, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $37,971 a year, or $3,164 a month and $1,460 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for office machine operators (except computer)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $45,790 buys what about $47,925 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary in nearby metro areas
- Colorado Springs, CO$46,760
- Denver, CO$51,060
- Phoenix, AZ$36,650
- Tucson, AZ$36,830
- Provo, UT$40,600
- Las Vegas, NV$50,320
Highest-paying cities for office machine operators (except computer)
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($54,740).
- San Francisco, CA$54,740
- Bridgeport, CT$53,910
- Springfield, IL$51,130
- Denver, CO$51,060
- Las Vegas, NV$50,320
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Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do office machine operators (except computer) make an hour in Albuquerque?
$22.02 an hour on average, and $17.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level office machine operators (except computer) salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the office machine operators (except computer) take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $37,971 a year ($3,164 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,790.
Do office machine operators (except computer) earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,220).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-9071; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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